We all have our cravings, those things we reach for when we need to change the scenery and uplift our energies. For some this could be retail therapy, chocolates or a good cup of coffee. For me, it is taking a walk in the park. From one week to the next, at a glance, nothing…
I find it strange how so many weed-herbs found their way into my garden. Especially as they appeared, out of the blue and made themselves at home on a more permanent basis. Had I been overly concerned about the maintenance of a green lawn, they may never have stayed for more than one season. However,…
I am literally amazed at the all the wonderful healing plants that grow so abundantly in our own gardens and surrounding areas. What I find the most astounding is that most of these healing plants are unknown, ignored, or passed off as weeds. I am sure you have heard the phrase …it is only a…
There is no doubt in my mind, that you have seen plantain growing next to the road. Perhaps you thought, so many weeds, when are they going to mow the lawns and sidewalks in the public spaces? Or you may even have looked upon them and wondered, is there a purpose to this weed? If you are…
When I decided to write I was not certain where to start or even how to get people to engage. Well, I have yet to figure out the latter part, however, I have decided to base all my topics on the herbs I use personally, be that in tinctures, soaps, balms, flower essences or syrups.…
GALIUM APARINE, BETTER KNOWN AS CLEAVERS Also known as Goose Grass, Catchweed, and Sweet Woodruff, Jack-in-the-hedge in Wexford and Pinweed in New Zeeland. This wonderful herb made herself quite comfortable in my garden. At first, a single being made her presence known, then, before long, I noticed that this magical being has found spots everywhere…
ACHILLES MILLEFOLIUM, BETTER KNOWN AS YARROW Yarrow was named after the Greek Hero Achilles, who used this herb to aid the healing of his wounded soldiers. The legend goes that Achilles was dipped into the River Styx to make him immortal. He was held by his heel, which is why that part of his body…